Summary:
The 62848 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Irvington Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 68 students. The school is part of the Irvington CCSD 11 district, which is ranked 635 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Irvington Elementary School's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly from a high of 101 out of 2,120 Illinois elementary schools in 2008-2009 (5-star rating) to a low of 1,267 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's academic performance on standardized tests is below the state average, with only 40.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 27% proficient or better in Math for all grades in 2024-2025, compared to the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. However, the school's 5th-grade performance is slightly better, with 50% proficient or better in ELA and 41.7% in Science, but still lags behind the state averages.
The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 76.47% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $15,220 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, the school's academic performance suggests that these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to explore strategies that target the specific needs of the student population, such as targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and community partnerships to support students and their families.
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